• 1 Prospective Payment System: FULL WAGE INDEX SWITCH WALLOPS SOME PROVIDERS

• 2 Quality: CMS PAVES WAY FOR P4P WITH LATEST RATE UPDATE

• 3 Reimbursement: FINAL RULE HELPS OXYGEN SUPPLIERS BREATHE SIGH OF RELIEF

• 4 Legislation: DEMOCRATIC ELECTION VICTORY GOOD FOR HOME CARE

• 5 Operations: IRS UPS MILEAGE RATE FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL

• 6 Lawsuits: SUPPLIERS MUST GO BEYOND CMN, COURT SAYS

• 7 Industry Notes: HHA WINS THIS ROUND OF KICKBACK LAWSUIT FIGHT